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Why are Roof Trusses Strong?

Why are Roof Trusses Strong?

Nov 6, 2024 | Building Tips

Why Are Trusses So Strong? Wood trusses are widely used in Canadian construction due to their strength, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. To the layman, the geometric shape may appear to be just for aesthetic reasons, but in fact, there is a fundamental design...
Designer Profile – Ben Grisnich

Designer Profile – Ben Grisnich

Jul 23, 2024 | Designer Profile

Get to Know Our In-House Design Team of Truss-ted Advisors at Structural Truss Systems Structural Truss is proud of the unique service we provide with our in-house team of experienced designers. Many truss plants are now relying on overseas design services that limit...
150 Years – Celebrating Our Hometown

150 Years – Celebrating Our Hometown

Jul 22, 2024 | Community

A Massive 150 Year Celebration for the Southern Alberta town of Fort Macleod Over the Canada Day weekend, our hometown of Fort Macleod celebrated 150 years, and we were there the entire time not only sharing in the festivities, but supporting the community throughout...
A Feat for Fort Macleod: 120 Foot Clear Span Roof Trusses

A Feat for Fort Macleod: 120 Foot Clear Span Roof Trusses

Jun 10, 2024 | New Products

The Biggest Clear Span Roof Trusses Western Canada Has Ever Seen - Manufactured here in Fort Macleod, Alberta. The title of our blog, Build It Better, has never been more applicable than these past couple of weeks, when Structural Truss Systems became one of the first...
Can You Install Solar Panels On An Existing Roof?

Can You Install Solar Panels On An Existing Roof?

Apr 12, 2023 | Building Tips

The short answer is no, but here’s why. With the increased popularity of “green energy” and “net-zero” construction, the subject of solar energy has become a hot topic. It’s an industry assumption that solar panels only require the analysis of additional...
Everything’s Bigger in Texas!

Everything’s Bigger in Texas!

Feb 14, 2023 | Project Feature

ROOF TRUSSES FROM ALBERTA TO TEXAS We recently had the opportunity to supply five loads of roof & floor trusses to a large church project located 3,359 km (or 2,087 Miles) south of Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada, to El Campo, Texas, USA. Why would a project located...
The Importance of Bracing Wood Trusses

The Importance of Bracing Wood Trusses

Feb 14, 2023 | Building Tips

WHY PROPER BRACING IS SO IMPORTANT Wood trusses are designed to carry high loads when in place and properly braced. If you are installing trusses and do not have a good understanding of how to both temporarily and permanently brace the trusses you are putting your...